Arkansas Statutes
§ 28-1-118 — Deceased viable fetus
Arkansas·Title 28
(a)For purposes of the Probate Code, a "deceased viable fetus" is considered a person and decedent so that the probate division of circuit court may have jurisdiction for the administration, settlement, and distribution of the deceased fetus's estate.
(b)No person shall be liable under subsection (a) of this section when the death of the fetus results from a legal abortion or from the fault of the pregnant woman carrying the fetus.
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Legislative History
Acts 2001, No. 1775, § 1.
Nearby Sections
15
§ 28-1-101
Title§ 28-1-102
Definitions§ 28-1-103
Effect of code§ 28-1-104
Probate proceedings§ 28-1-106
Referees and probate clerks§ 28-1-108
Records§ 28-1-109
Petition - Verification§ 28-1-110
Filing objections to petition§ 28-1-111
Guardians and attorneys ad litem§ 28-1-112
Notice - Service - Proof - Costs§ 28-1-113
Waiver of notice§ 28-1-115
Vacation and modification of orders§ 28-1-116
Appeals§ 28-1-117
Use of certified mail permitted§ 28-1-118
Deceased viable fetus